Oceanside High football coach John Carroll remained in Tri-City Medical Center on Wednesday night, one day after being rushed to the hospital after complaining of dizziness and slurred speech.

Carroll, 56, is expected to be released Thursday.

A family spokesman said Carroll is resting, doing well and things are going in the right direction according to the doctors’ plans.

Carroll did have an MRI on Wednesday, which was clear, said Peggy Carroll, his wife.

Carroll’s status for Oceanside’s Avocado West League game against La Costa Canyon on Friday is still up in the air.

Dave Barrett, Oceanside’s athletic director, said the Pirates coaching staff is prepared to handle the situation.

“John has a great staff, and if he can’t be there Friday, the guys are ready to step up,” Barrett said. “We may not know until Friday if he’ll be on the sideline. Ultimately, that decision will be made by the doctors and Peggy.”

Oceanside is 6-2 and ranked No. 2 in the county.

Carroll, in his 25th year leading the Pirates, has been on the job longer than any other high school head football coach in the San Diego Section. His teams have won 12 section titles.